FLM 105 3
CreditsHistory of the Cinema (h)
(Cross-listed with JRN 105)History and development of the medium of film in the U. S.
and abroad during the last 100 years. Content will vary each semester.
Available only via Independent Learning. (3 + 0) Offered Alternate
Year

FLM 217 3
CreditsIntroduction to the Study of Film (h)
(Cross-listed with ENGL 217 and JRN 217)An appreciation course designed to introduce the student to
the various forms of cinematic art with special emphasis on humanistic and
artistic aspects. (Prerequisite: ENGL 111X.) (2 + 2) Offered Spring

FLM 271 2
CreditsLet's Make a Movie (h)
(Cross-listed with THR 271)Produce a short dramatic video including concept and script
development, basic camera and shooting techniques, working with actors,
directing fundamentals, location scouting and production schedule development.
Students do not need previous experience making movies to take this class.
(Recommended: THR 241 and 121. Next offered: 2007-08.) (1 + 2)
Offered Alternate Fall

FLM 272 1
CreditLet's Make a Movie: Post-Production (h)
(Cross-listed with THR 272)Post-production process of making a short fiction-based video
including concept development, fill-in shooting techniques, working with actors
and editing techniques. Production work required. Complete post-production work
for the student movie created in THR/FLM 271 during the previous semester.
(Prerequisites: FLM 271. Next offered: 2007-08.) (1 + 0) Offered
Alternate Spring

FLM 308 3
CreditsFilm Criticism (h)
(Cross-listed with JRN 308)Theoretical approaches to viewing, analyzing and evaluating
film and television program content. Available only via Independent Learning.
(3 + 0)

FLM 310 3
CreditsActing for the Camera (h)
(Cross-listed with THR 310)Apply skills introduced in fundamentals of acting,
intermediate and advanced acting to acting for the camera. Through exercises
and scene study, the class will expand each performer's range of emotional,
intellectual, physical and vocal expressiveness for the camera. Act in numerous
on-camera exercises, television and film scenes. May be repeated twice for credit.
(Recommended: THR 221 and 321. Prerequisites: THR 121. Next Offered: 2008-09.)
(3 + 0) Offered Alternate Fall

FLM 331 3
CreditsDirecting Film/Video (h)
(Cross-listed with THR 331)Introduction to the history, theory and basic concepts of
film direction. Includes interpretative script analysis, creative visualization,
conceptualization, use of space, working with actors and designers, and
direction of short scenes and videos. (Prerequisite: THR 121, THR 215 or
permission of instructor.) (1 + 4) Offered Spring